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John G. Elias0
Wayne Westerman0
Date of Patent
October 12, 2010
0Patent Application Number
116779580
Date Filed
February 22, 2007
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Patent abstract
Apparatus and methods are disclosed for simultaneously tracking multiple finger and palm contacts as hands approach, touch, and slide across a proximity-sensing, multi-touch surface. Identification and classification of intuitive hand configurations and motions enables unprecedented integration of typing, resting, pointing, scrolling, 3D manipulation, and handwriting into a versatile, ergonomic computer input device.
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